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  • January 2026

  • Tue 27
    January 27 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Cumberland Valley Philatelic Society | Trinity Lutheran Church, Chambersburg

    Cumberland Valley Philatelic Society | Trinity Lutheran Church, Chambersburg

    Trinity Lutheran Church 1186 Jason Dr., Greencastle, PA, United States

    4th Tuesday of each month * 6:30 PM Join us for an evening of camaraderie and fun with Stamp Collecting. Whether you're a novice or seasoned veteran you are welcome to join us. Hope to see you there!

  • Wed 28
    January 28 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Adult Pickleball Open Gym | Chambersburg Recreation Department

    Adult Pickleball Open Gym | Chambersburg Recreation Department

    Chambersburg Recreation Department 235 S 3rd St., Chambersburg, PA, PA, United States

    Monday, Wednesday, Friday January 2nd - December 30th, 2026 * 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Looking for a place to play pickleball this year? We've got you covered with our open gym! Drop i cost per visit: $5 / $4 Boro Residents Membership Pass: $75 / $65 Boro Residents To purchase a membership, participants must […]

  • Wed 28
    January 28 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Preschool Storytime | The Fendrick Library, Mercersburg

    Preschool Storytime | The Fendrick Library, Mercersburg

    Fendrick Library 20 North Main Street, Mercersburg, PA, United States

    Wednesday mornings * 10:30 AM Join us for a Storytime designed for children preschool ages as we share, grow, play and learn together through books and nursery rhymes. Stories Craft time Activities & Playtime Snack time

  • Wed 28
    January 28 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Winter Programs | Shippensburg History Center

    Winter Programs | Shippensburg History Center

    Shippensburg History Center 52 West King Street, Shippensburg, PA, United States

    Annual Christmas Program | Saturday December 20th, 2025 * 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Writing a Revolutionary War New Years Resolution | Saturday January 3rd, 2026 * 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Cumberland County America250PA Kick Off | Wednesday January 28th, 2026 * 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tools of a Continental Soldier | Saturday […]

  • Wed 28
    January 28 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Crochet Class | The Fendrick Library, Mercersburg

    Crochet Class | The Fendrick Library, Mercersburg

    Fendrick Library 20 North Main Street, Mercersburg, PA, United States

    Wednesdays 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Crochet Class meets every Wednesday at 6:00 PM! For beginners and those that love crochet! Come learn to crochet, make holiday projects as a group or bring a project along. No fee to join the class. If you would like individual instruction to get started, beginner crochet lessons are […]

  • Thu 29
    January 29 Before & After School Programs | Boys & Girls Club of Chambersburg & Shippensburg

    Before & After School Programs | Boys & Girls Club of Chambersburg & Shippensburg

    Homework Help | Healthy Snacks | Structured Activities | Social Time with Friends To register online, visit www.bgccs.org Before & After School Nancy Grayson Elementary James Burd Elementary Shippensburg Intermediate After School Only 440 West Washington St. Chambersburg Andrew Buchanan Elementary

  • Thu 29
    January 29 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

    Franklin County Crops Day | Penn State Extension, Chambersburg

    Kauffman Community Center 7289 Ruritan Road, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Thursday January 29th, 2026 * 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Join Penn State Extension for Crops Day, your opportunity to gain timely insights from field and forage crops specialists and educators. Discover innovative practices for the upcoming season, explore the latest agronomic research, products, and technology, and reflect on the successes and challenges of 2025 […]

  • Fri 30
    January 30 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm “Anything Goes” Art Exhibit | Gallery 50, Waynesboro

    “Anything Goes” Art Exhibit | Gallery 50, Waynesboro

    Gallery 50 50 West Main Street, Waynesboro, PA

    Friday, November 7th, 2025 * 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM The evening will showcase the new artwork and include free refreshments in addition to live music from The Flying Matlock's in the adjacent Music Makers space. The 11 featured area artists are Cindy Baker, Ophelia Chambliss, Lina Ferrara, Jean Frey, Richard Gottlieb, Robb Helfrick, Kirby Heltebridle, Leslie […]

  • Fri 30
    January 30 @ 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

    Snowfall Ball, Icefest 2026| Capitol Theatre, Chambersburg

    Capitol Theatre 159 South Main Street, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2026 * 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM SPONSORED BY KEYSTONE HEALTH (https://keystonehealth.org/) In collaboration with IceFest, presented by M&T Bank Celebrate the beauty of IceFest After Dark as you dance the night away at the Capitol Theatre Center’s SNOWFALL BALL! Located in the spacious Wood Center, and featuring stunning views of the […]

  • Sat 31
    January 31 @ 7:00 am - 10:30 am Pancake & Sausage Breakfast Buffet | Shady Grove Ruritan

    Pancake & Sausage Breakfast Buffet | Shady Grove Ruritan

    Shady Grove Community Center 2100 Buchanan Trail East, Shady Grove, PA, United States

    Saturday January 31st, February 28th & March 28th, 2026 * 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM It's Pancake and Sausage Breakfast time, featuring sausage from Kline's! Blueberry & Traditional Pancakes w/maple syrup | Kline's Sausage | Scrambled Eggs | Biscuits & Sausage Gravy | Breakfast Potatoes | Orange Juice | Chocolate Milk | Coffee | Tea […]

  • Sat 31
    January 31 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm WINTER, SPRING, SUMMER & FALL “SOAR” Bird Walks | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

    WINTER, SPRING, SUMMER & FALL “SOAR” Bird Walks | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

    Buttonwood Nature Center 10356 Amsterdam Road, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    SOAR (“Studying Ornithology Around the Region”) bird walks IMPORTANT: Locations rotate year-round among several parks in the region, with Waynesboro’s Antietam Meadow Park as “home base.” Visit THIS PAGE to see the current schedule of locations. (If in doubt about the weather—check Buttonwood’s Facebook page) First and third Saturdays ONLY * Start time: 8:00 AM […]

  • Sat 31
    January 31 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Grow Your Business: Understanding Yourself & Others | My Little Studio, Fayetteville

    My Little Studio 2118 Hillview Dr., Fayetteville, PA, United States

    Saturday January 31st, 2026 * 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Do you want to grow your small business in 2026? Do you want to better understand yourself and how you communicate during sales conversations? Do you want to better understand others and how to make specific communication adjustments for better sales success? Do you want […]

  • Sat 31
    January 31 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Winter Programs | Shippensburg History Center

    Winter Programs | Shippensburg History Center

    Shippensburg History Center 52 West King Street, Shippensburg, PA, United States

    Annual Christmas Program | Saturday December 20th, 2025 * 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Writing a Revolutionary War New Years Resolution | Saturday January 3rd, 2026 * 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Cumberland County America250PA Kick Off | Wednesday January 28th, 2026 * 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tools of a Continental Soldier | Saturday […]

  • Sat 31
    January 31 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Chili-Q & Beer Garden 2026, Icefest | Downtown Chambersburg

    Downtown Chambersburg Chambersburg, PA, United States

    The 21st Annual Chili-Q at Ice Fest 2026! Saturday, January 31st | Downtown Chambersburg Warm up your winter with one of Ice Fest’s most anticipated traditions—the Chili-Q! Get ready as some of the region’s best professional chefs and talented amateur cooks battle it out for the title of Chili Champion—and YOUR vote decides the winner! […]

  • Sat 31
    January 31 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

    A Cappella Unplugged | 2026

    Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center 15 South Main Street, Chambersburg, PA

    January 31st, 2026 * 5:30 PM – REGISTER HERE During Ice Fest on January 31st, come to the Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center in Downtown Chambersburg for the 1st A Cappella & Unplugged Open Mic of 2026! Perform for a chance to secure your spot in the 1st Round of the competition at the Capitol […]

  • February 2026

  • Sun 1
    February 1 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

    TWEP Open House | Charles Brightbill Environmental Center,

    The Charles Brightbill Environmental Center 4881 Ft. Loudon Road, Mercersburg, PA, United States

    Sunday February 1st, 2026 * 2:00 - 4:00 PM Program by Becky Shubert, owner of The Native Niche. Becky will be talking about plants that are native species and how to introduce them into our flower beds. The program will begin at 3:00. Visitors will create "Bird Food Bundles". Free & Open to the public

  • Sun 1
    February 1 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Beer & Bingo | Rough Edges Brewing, Waynesboro

    Beer & Bingo | Rough Edges Brewing, Waynesboro

    Rough Edges Brewing 91 W. Main St, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    First Sunday Each Month * 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM FREE to play and always a great time at our BINGO on the 1st Sunday of EVERY month! Come in and grab some food, drink beer, play BINGO and win cool prizes! We have N/A options available as well. Prizes include merch, beauty supplies, and […]

  • Mon 2
    February 2 Before & After School Programs | Boys & Girls Club of Chambersburg & Shippensburg

    Before & After School Programs | Boys & Girls Club of Chambersburg & Shippensburg

    Homework Help | Healthy Snacks | Structured Activities | Social Time with Friends To register online, visit www.bgccs.org Before & After School Nancy Grayson Elementary James Burd Elementary Shippensburg Intermediate After School Only 440 West Washington St. Chambersburg Andrew Buchanan Elementary

  • Mon 2
    February 2 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Teeny Boppers | Chambersburg Recreation Department

    Teeny Boppers | Chambersburg Recreation Department

    Chambersburg Recreation Department 235 S 3rd St., Chambersburg, PA, PA, United States

    Mondays February 2nd - March 2nd, 2026 * 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM or 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM Looking to introduce your 2-year-old to basic gymnastics, gross motor skills, and socialization activities in a fun, safe environment? Look no further than our Teeny Boppers program! With active circle-time songs, ball games, parachute play, and […]

  • Mon 2
    February 2 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Youth Book Club | Fendrick Library, Mercersburg

    Youth Book Club | Fendrick Library, Mercersburg

    Fendrick Library 20 North Main Street, Mercersburg, PA, United States

    Who:  Kids in grades 6-12 When: The 1st Monday each month Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Where: Fendrick Library Theme:  Different themes each month!  Choose your own book to read and discuss, it can be any kind of novel, story, comic, etc. that has some connection to the theme. What:  Hosted by youth for youth!  […]

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  • Barn Quilt Trail
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Barn Quilt Trail

The Stitches in Time Barn Quilt Trail includes more than three dozen quilt squares spread throughout Franklin County, PA. Some are inspired by traditional quilt patterns or family designs. Between each square are the many stories of Franklin County.

 

Coffee Shops

Enjoy a Great Cup of Joe in Franklin County coffee shops!

 

Pizza Trail

Talk to locals about the “best pizza place, and everyone has a couple favorites. Add them all together and Franklin County has great Italian eateries.

 

Pour Trail

See the great locations and great beer, wine and spirits that are waiting for you along the pour trail. Plan your next trip and enjoy the flavor of Franklin County.

 

Sweet Trail

Franklin County is a sweet place to be! Enjoy old-fashioned candy makers, chocolatiers, delicious ice cream, and even pie stores.

 

  • Civil War
  • John Brown
  • Spring Into History
  • Underground Railroad

Civil War

Explore the history of Chambersburg and the Civil War.

John Brown

Who was John Brown, what did he do, why did he do it, and what was his connection to Chambersburg, Pennsylvania?

Spring Into History

Explore 300 Years of American History

Underground Railroad

Franklin County played an important role in the passage to freedom—the Underground Railroad. Its location on the Mason-Dixon Line signaled escaping slaves entry to the north, and the mountainous terrain afforded numerous hiding places in caves and wooded areas.

  • Environmental Centers
  • Franklin County Wildlife
  • Great Golfing
  • Take a Walk

Environmental Centers

Environmental Centers connect the busy daily lives of people to nature & remind everyone of the importance of fresh water, green trees, and clean air. Explore the beauty of outdoor Franklin County at one of its environmental centers.

Outdoors

Fishing, hiking trails, golfing, kayaking -  Franklin County is home to great outdoor fun and relaxation.

Golf

The scenic beauty of Franklin County is timeless and compliments a variety of golfing experiences.

Walking & Hiking

With four state parks and 36 municipal parks, Franklin County gives many choices to enjoy greenery, birds chirping, and mountain views.